Statement of the EU at the June 10 Debate on the Protection of Civilians in the Context of Peacekeeping Operations

Extracts to this Statement:

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The specific protection needs of women and children require special attention. Similar attention should also be paid to the phenomenon of sexual violence and the use of rape as tactics of warfare, affecting women, children, but also men.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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In that context, United Nations peace operations need to be staffed and equipped in a way that allows United Nations personnel to better interact with the local population and civil society organizations, including women’s rights-based groups, with the overarching aim of responding to warning signals and reducing the risk of atrocity crimes.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

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